blockActiveAirFlow

Active maximum and minimum setpoints for cooling only terminal unit

Information

This block outputs the active maximum and minimum airflow setpoint for cooling only terminal unit. The implementation is according to the Section 5.5.4 of ASHRAE Guideline 36, May 2020.

The setpoints shall vary depending on the mode of the zone group.

Setpoint OccupiedCooldown SetupWarm-upSetbackUnoccupied
Cooling maximum (VActCooMax_flow)VCooMax_flow VCooMax_flowVCooMax_flow 000
Minimum (VActMin_flow)VOccMin_flow 00000
Heating maximum (VActHeaMax_flow)VOccMin_flow 00000

Parameters

TypeNameDefaultDescription
RealVCooMax_flowDesign zone cooling maximum airflow rate

Connectors

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Buildings.Controls.OBC.CDL.Interfaces.IntegerInputuOpeModZone operation mode
Buildings.Controls.OBC.CDL.Interfaces.RealInputVOccMin_flowOccupied minimum airflow setpoint
Buildings.Controls.OBC.CDL.Interfaces.RealOutputVActCooMax_flowActive cooling maximum airflow setpoint
Buildings.Controls.OBC.CDL.Interfaces.RealOutputVActMin_flowActive minimum airflow setpoint
Buildings.Controls.OBC.CDL.Interfaces.RealOutputVActHeaMax_flowActive heating maximum airflow

Revisions

  • August 1, 2020, by Jianjun Hu:
    First implementation.